Clean your grill. First rub the grate with a ball of aluminum foil. Turn it to high and burn off any remaining food residue.

If your grill is prone to sticking, oil your grill when cool.

Make sure your grill is hot when you place your meat on it to sear the juices into the meat.

Pre-season steaks either with a marinade or with salt and pepper. Soak meat in marinade per cooking instructions (usually several hours), or for a steak, pat dry, season with salt and rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking to absorb the flavors. Use about 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt for 1 pound of meat.

When forming hamburgers, shape about 3/4th inch thick, slightly thinner in the middle, to allow for swelling.

Keep the Tradition

At Dream Dinners, we want to keep traditions, both new and old, alive for generations to enjoy. We want to make it easier for you to continue favorite customs like cooking with your kids or eating a homemade meal together. We also want to give families ideas on how to introduce new traditions that can be enjoyed year after year. This blog allows us to give you simple tips and tricks about food and family, so you can bring these special moments to life in your home and savor them for years to come.